'Peacefully Settling Down' 1-Day Sitting - ON SITE (in Zendo)

About this event

This retreat is an introduction to Zen training and an opportunity for beginners and experienced sitters to plunge into the heart of Zen practice. Retreatants will experience a moderate schedule of zazen (eight periods of sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), samu (work practice), oryoki (formal meals) and sutra chanting - good for both beginners and experienced sitters. Please wear warm, loose, and subdued clothing for zazen. Also, bring work clothes for outdoor work and an alarm clock.

Check-in between 5:00pm and 6:00pm on Friday. This one day retreat includes a 6pm Friday evening dinner and an overnight stay. Oryoki instructions will follow the evening dinner at 6:30pm. ( View 1-day Sitting Schedule )

Accommodation: As a part of the practice connecting with practitioners, you may be sharing a room.

Onsite day practice option is also available without overnight stay for $85 (between 5 am and 5 pm).